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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify requirements of kitchen design brief
  2. Identify types and features of kitchen materials, components and finishes
  3. Identify suitable options to meet design brief
  4. Evaluate the functional and aesthetic characteristics of selection
  5. Select and recommend materials, components and finishes
  6. Document recommendations

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving by kitchen designers in the specification of materials, components and finishes as part of the design process

Design brief includes:

client needs and objectives

milestones

functional requirements

budget

timelines

consultation requirements

colour requirements

Parameters include:

budget range

colour range

timelines

space dimensions

structural characteristics

services

Resources include:

computers

computer software

design software

computer-aided design (CAD) software

colour boards

storyboards

swatches

pantone matching system (PMS)

journals (directions magazines)

artistic equipment

products and model making equipment

Materials include:

particleboard

high moisture resistant particleboard

plywood

high pressure laminate

low pressure laminate

vinyl/foil wrap

resin-based solid surfaces

solid stone

reconstituted stone

timber

timber veneer

paint

glass

stainless steel

tiles

Kitchen applications include:

bench tops

splashbacks

drawers

cabinets

kickboards/plinths/legs

floors

walls

shelving

Components include:

taps

handles

runners

hinges

rails

sinks

baskets

Finishes include:

edging and edge profiles

paints

waxes

lacquers

stains

pigments

oils

plastic coatings

veneers

ceramics

stone

glass

textiles

other textures

Elements and principles of design include:

line

shape

form

texture and colour

balance

proportion (symmetry and asymmetry)

harmony

contrast

pattern

movement

rhythm

unity

style

focus

scale

emphasis

proximity

alignment

space

ergonomics

arrangement

aesthetic relations

tension

development methods

liveability design requirements

Performance Evidence

Interpret and analyse kitchen design briefs, including liveability design requirements

Research relevant manufacturer and supplier information in order to select and specify kitchen materials, components and finishes that meet a design brief including features, quality, costs, sustainability and aesthetic requirements

Present advice on kitchen materials, components and finishes to meet client requirements including samples and documented costing

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate and cost material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

Features of kitchen materials and components

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to kitchen designs

Liveable Housing Design Guidelines

Information resources

Elements and principles of design

Research techniques

Effects of finishes and finishing techniques

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques